Blairgowrie Father Jailed for Shocking Sexual Assault
Hugh Mullen Locked Up for Nine Years
A 41-year-old Blairgowrie man was slapped with a nine-year prison sentence on Friday at Edinburgh High Court. Hugh Mullen was found guilty of multiple horrific sexual assaults alongside his 21-year-old son, Cameron. The pair attacked a teenage girl in a case that shook the local community to its core.
Gruesome Details of the Crime
The court heard how, on April 11, 2023, father and son lured a 16-year-old girl to a property in Blairgowrie. Fortunately, the victim managed to escape and alert the police immediately. Hugh Mullen was also convicted of trying to pervert the course of justice in a desperate bid to cover up their crimes.
Police and Community React
Detective Constable Murray Scott called the offences “despicable” and pledged that those responsible would face full force of the law. Police have stepped up victim support efforts, offering specialised officers and partner agencies to help those affected. For assistance, victims can access services via Rape Crisis Scotland and Victim Support Scotland.
Son Faces Sentence Soon
While Hugh Mullen begins his nine-year stretch, his son Cameron awaits sentencing at Edinburgh High Court in the coming weeks. The convictions mark a powerful win for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in delivering justice.
